Doctor, I'm really strong!

The idea is good, but unfortunately it's not feasible in reality. Voices seeking peace have already begun to emerge within the Yan Kingdom's court.

On the other side, in order to cover their own retreat, Taifu launched a general offensive against Steelgrad.

What he didn't know was that someone had secretly sent out the time for the Yan army's general offensive.

This led to a sudden counter-fire operation on the previously quiet Red Army positions when Yan Army was assembling its troops. Although Liu Jiuli could no longer spare troops to aid Steel Grid, he could teach the enemy a lesson with enough steel and bombs.

The short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles that had been amassed over this period were the first to attack, followed by the roar of heavy artillery. More than two thousand Katyusha rocket launchers played a death knell. What was even more terrifying was that this attack was carried out simultaneously from two directions.

The Allied forces on the western front and the Yan army on the eastern front suffered devastating bombings at the same time.

At this moment, the community demonstrated to the Terrans of the new era what it means to have firepower output at the level of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

As the artillery fire began to spread, even more terrifying bugle calls echoed across the battlefield.

The Red Army broke through their fortified defenses and launched a fierce counterattack.

This terrified the entire Allied forces. Whether on the eastern or western front, they all had only one thought: Why did the Red Army dare to counterattack when it was being attacked from both sides?

Then they came to an even more terrifying conclusion: this was the Red Army's true objective.

It makes sense. Yan's rear was already vulnerable. The Red Army only needed to send out a certain number of troops to make a show of force and achieve good results. Although entering the Jiuqu Plain was an exaggerated achievement, there were definitely no further offensive plans. This meant that they were exhausted there and it was a classic case of feinting to the east while attacking in the west.

If the sound came from the east, then who was struck from the west?

Look at the Red Army's ferocious counterattack across the entire front in Steel Grid, and the fierce bombing that connects the sky and the earth. There's no need to ask, the enemy's main force is here. This is a trap, and we've fallen into it!

Almost in the blink of an eye, some Allied soldiers on the front lines began to flee, one taking ten with him, ten taking a hundred, and that's how the rout happened.

But the truth is that the total number of troops counterattacking in Steel Grid was no more than 300,000, including many lightly wounded. The huge momentum was a complete illusion created by the sheer amount of ammunition. But Liu Jiuli still ordered a counterattack because the enemy was more easily frightened than the Red Army. At this time, as long as they were given some pressure, they would start to scare themselves.

As expected, the allied forces were routed in the face of this cunning tactic.

Because the front lines collapsed so quickly, the rear had no idea what was happening. Many troops were swept along in confusion, and many main forces that were still intact and combat-ready collapsed inexplicably.

The enemy's supervisory team did play a role, but for those fleeing for their lives, the instinct for survival was enough to make them fire at the supervisory team. Then the Allied supervisory team was overwhelmed by their own people, and countless big feet trampled on them. Their usually shiny military uniforms were quickly indistinguishable from the surrounding mud.

Meanwhile, Kazdel on the southern front also squeezed out 50,000 troops to participate in the pursuit. Their addition was very deceptive, leading Taifu to firmly misjudge the Red Army's main attack direction.

Despite countless calculations, he never imagined that the enemy's main force was right under his nose.

With the complete collapse of the Allied forces, the Battle of Irongrad came to an end on December 31, 1101. The Allied encirclement was completely broken, and the Community opened up the battlefield situation, entering the strategic counter-offensive phase.

Section 229: Winning Twenty Years of Peace

(Second update, (～￣▽￣)～)

"All our efforts have been in vain!"

Standing on the flagship's deck, the Grand Tutor looked dejected.

As a general, he had done what he was supposed to do, but in the end he still lost miserably.

There was no possibility of taking Irongrad. The disastrous defeat at the front wiped out the Allied forces' efforts. Serious mutinies broke out in some areas, and worker strikes occurred in many places.

Those honest people who were willing to starve in An'an have disappeared, replaced by a group of troublemakers.

The Grand Tutor could already imagine what changes would occur in the world. No one could stop the spread of the red ideology, and there would even be countless scenes of dynastic changes. The lofty crown would be thrown to the ground and crushed, the old order would collapse, and a new order would begin to be established.

No one knows how long this process will last, but for now, continuing the war is no longer an option.

The allied forces have become extremely nervous. The Ursus Empire and Letania, which are on the front lines, are discussing how to seek peace with the community. Since these two neighboring countries have chosen to submit, other countries can only dream about what they want to do.

The Yan Kingdom was in the same boat; it could only find a relatively dignified way to withdraw from the war.

Fortunately, the Yanlong Army is still intact, so the Yan Kingdom has not suffered a major blow.

Just as the main force of the Yan army was retreating, Liu Jiuli received an unexpected yet perfectly reasonable gift.

"I said, couldn't you have acted even a little bit surprised?"

"How do you know I wasn't surprised? I just didn't show it."

"That would be really boring."

"Yes, Warfarin, I didn't expect you to be a member of the Red Group, let alone an officer."

However, given Warfarin's age and experience, Liu Jiuli was not surprised by her choice. In addition to revealing her identity, Warfarin also brought a gift from the Yan Kingdom Red Group when she came to see Liu Jiuli.

This is the weapon and equipment data of the Yan Army, with complete performance data for all weapons, including the highly confidential information of the Yanlong Army.

In addition, there were also intelligence reports on Yan's military deployment maps, secret military outposts, and so on. It's no exaggeration to say that they thoroughly investigated the entire Yan Kingdom, inside and out.

It truly lives up to the saying, "Our comrades are spread all over the world."

Um, can't the people of Wei provide you with these things?

Don't forget Wei Renmin's current situation. He can't even leave his own office, so he's basically a homebody. He has limited knowledge, so the help he provides is naturally not as comprehensive and systematic as those organizations outside that allow him to move around freely.

"The cadres are all so-so, but you, you must seize the opportunity!"

Warfarin awaited Liu Jiuli's answer with anticipation, displaying a kind of enthusiasm and concern completely out of character for her age.

Liu Jiuli was very familiar with that look in his eyes; time may pass, but the passion remains.

"That was after I analyzed the data. I'm sorry, I have a responsibility to more people."

Warfarin wasn't angry. Instead, she gave a thumbs up and said, "I'm even more relieved to see your attitude."

At this point, the Yan State Red Group officially contacted the community, and the two sides began close cooperation.

Warfarin joined the Red Order 500 years ago. At first, she just found it interesting. But after she learned more about the Red Order's guiding principles, she suddenly felt that her previous life had been a waste and it was time to find a new direction in life.

Yes, that's right. For long-lived species like Warfarin, a constantly changing world is what they look forward to, and an ever-improving world is what they look forward to even more. In Warfarin's words, "I've watched this world remain unchanged for too long, and I hope it will become better."

Perhaps not every immortal being thinks this way, but Warfarin is certainly a comrade on their side.

After the General Staff quickly and meticulously analyzed the intelligence provided by the Red Army, Liu Jiuli concluded that in order to truly subdue the Yan Kingdom and achieve favorable conditions for their side after the war, it was necessary to completely annihilate the main force of the Yan army, or at least severely damage it.

This would buy the community at least ten years. If the Yanlong Army could be completely annihilated, this time could be extended to more than twenty years. And twenty years later, perhaps Ivan the Great will be visiting the world with the help of the East Wind. At that time, it's uncertain who will be afraid of whom.

With its current equipment, the Type 59 might be able to bully traditional land-based ships, but against the Yanlong Army's land-based ship fleet, which is built with advanced technology, incorporates advanced Originium technology, and has soldiers who are all seasoned veterans, victory is a gamble that cannot be guaranteed.

The difference is that the community can afford to gamble, but...

"Our land-based warships need to be brought within 500 meters to penetrate these sophisticated Yanlong Army land-based warships, but the enemy's secondary guns can crack our Type 59 warships from 5,000 meters away. Hoping to annihilate the main force of the Yanlong Army in a decisive battle with our land-based warships is suicidal!"

After Kroos presented the data, everyone fell silent.

Liu Jiuli considered burying it himself, but this was immediately opposed by everyone.

The reason is the same as before: the community cannot afford to lose him. For everyone, Liu Jiuli's existence is the spiritual totem for the community's survival. Even if there is only a one in ten chance, the community cannot afford to lose him now.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Yanlong Army is the main force among the main forces of the Yan Kingdom, the elite among the elite. Even ancient beasts could not withstand its might. Many grandmasters who are loyal to the court are in that army. Such a risk is too terrible.

After discussion, everyone agreed that even if the main force of the Yan army were released, the community could still end the war. At most, there would be some problems, but the risks would be manageable, much more manageable than Liu Jiuli taking risks.

Ultimately, Liu Jiuli decided to give the choice to the frontline generals. Those on the front lines knew the situation best, and he provided them with the relevant information. Whether they decided to fight or retreat, he would give them 100% support.

Upon receiving Liu Jiuli's telegram, Talulah, as the commander, immediately convened a meeting of officers at the group level and above to discuss whether to withdraw directly to the mainland or engage the main force of the Yan army in open battle.

During the meeting, everyone engaged in a heated discussion, but one person's question instantly eliminated all differences of opinion.

"If we win, will we have twenty years of peace?"

At that moment, everyone fell silent, then looked at Talulah with anticipation.

Talulah nodded: "If we can win this victory, we can at least secure twenty years of peaceful development for our country. Even if the enemy has any ideas, they will not dare to start another large-scale war."

"Twenty years, at least four five-year plans!"

"With some effort, it's not impossible to squeeze out five five-year plans."

"The scale is too small; five or more is definitely out of the question!"

"By then, the community will definitely be a world-class power."

"Perhaps at that time, there was only one community on the entire continent of Terra."

"In another five years, my child should be able to go to university. After he graduates, we can start building the community."

"I became a father this March."

……

The officers below were buzzing with discussion, each with a smile on their face, but their fists were clenched involuntarily.

Chapter 230: An Emperor Died

(I've seen everyone's enthusiasm for urging me to update, and I'm trying my best to write, but I'm not a full-time writer. As a machine slave on an assembly line, my writing time is really limited, ε=('ο｀))) Sigh, and I also have a promotional job, so my brain can't operate at high intensity 24 hours a day. I hope everyone understands. As long as I have time, I will still try my best to update. ?(^?^))

The mobile city of Cabin, located in Letania, is destined to leave its mark on history today.

As the defeated allied forces were regrouping nearby, a large number of allied commanders and noble sons were welcomed into the villa of the local Viscount Cabin. For a small city with a total population of just over 50,000, such treatment was quite an honor, not to mention that the Twin Queens, who held the highest (nominal) power in Letania, were among them.

However, that's all Viscount Carbin can do. He certainly can't get involved in the real military and national affairs. Being able to stand by and do nothing is an honor. Let the important matters be handled by the big shots.

In reality, these important figures were all furious, and in the subsequent meeting they were hurling insults and shifting blame onto each other.

"Where were you Letanians when our Ursus army was attacked?!"

"Most of the Red Army's shells landed on our heads. You saw it yourselves. If they really needed reinforcements, why didn't the Colombians in the rear move?"

"You said we were at the very back. Doesn't it take time to get ahead? And we were blocked by the fleeing soldiers. Doesn't the Kazimir side have anything to say about this? You guys collapsed the fastest!"

"We fought bravely on the front lines, and only retreated when we were outnumbered. If you have any complaints, go ask the Victoria artillery, who were originally responsible for fire support, where did they go!"

"This is an insult to Victoria! Our brave soldiers fought to the very end!"

"Is that so? Then the person I saw on the highway yesterday couldn't have been you, General."

"You bastard! How dare you insult the honor of a Victorian nobleman! I challenge you to a duel!"

Bang! It wasn't a gunshot; it was the sound of a bottle of red wine being smashed on the ground.

After using this tactic to quell the situation, Nicholas, the seventh prince of the Ursus Empire, clapped his hands and said, "Our arguing here only shows our incompetence. Now that things have developed to this point, the focus is not on right or wrong, but on how to handle the situation next."

Faced with Nikolai's blunt truth, although the people present still glared at each other angrily, at least they sat down.

If possible, Nicholas hoped that all countries could continue to unite and strangle the Community. After all, the Community must have suffered greatly from such a war. The coalition consisted of eight countries with a large population, and their war potential was beyond what the Community could currently contend with. After all, even if you could instantly create a cannonball, you can't just conjure people up. The Community wasn't Nuwa, who could create people from mud.

However, the reality is that this crushing defeat instilled fear in everyone. Although they were as tough as diamonds on the outside, their lower bodies were as soft as eels.

Therefore, the most rational approach right now is not to call on everyone to join you in destroying the community for glory and revenge, but to figure out how to end this defeat properly so that it does not lead to serious internal divisions.